Friday, May 4, 2012

Firefighters rescue Chihuahua from drain

RHODE ISLAND -- A small dog that was trapped in a Providence drain is safe and sound, after firefighters came to the rescue.

A passerby walking another dog noticed the little Chihuahua in distress and called the Providence Fire Department for help.

The rescue call happened on Pleasant Valley Parkway around 6:40 a.m. Friday.



According to the dog walker who reported the incident, the tri-colored dog was stuck in a concrete drain that was filled with water.

Right now, the Chihuahua is doing just fine, but police are trying to contact the owner so they can be reunited.

(WPRI - May 4, 2012)